Officials: Grand Forks, East Grand Forks populations grew in 2012 
Population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau for 2012 won’t be in until June, but local officials say they feel Grand Forks had a growth spurt last year. Several past population estimates from the agency have shown a decline, while the area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s estimates say otherwise.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/11/2013
New Grand Forks Greenway amenity projects move ahead
A committee is recommending two Greenway projects to Grand Forks city leaders despite some criticism from residents living near the potential sites.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/11/2013
Despite complaints, Grand Forks’ Springfest up for vote
A request for a special license to sell alcohol during Springfest will head to the Grand Forks City Council for final approval — but not without opposition. The council’s Service and Safety Committee voted 2-1 Tuesday to approve the license and a noise variance for the annual music event.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/09/2013
Top official to quit Grand Forks City Hall
Rick Duquette’s first job for the City of Grand Forks required him to wear a police uniform. Thirty-four years, he’ll be retiring in a suit and tie, a uniform of a kind for the city’s top unelected official.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/09/2013
BRANDI JEWETT: In the world of dating, ‘nice’ is not a universal term
They say nice guys finish last, but I’ve heard it argued that they don’t. Instead they are actually finishing in first place — at being stupid.
It’s a harsh criticism most of these “nice” guys don’t want to hear, but in my experience it’s not far from the truth.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/07/2013
Grand Forks considers new alcohol regulation
A Grand Forks City Council committee is endorsing the formation of an alcohol abuse prevention task force that will examine the need for changes to city alcohol policy — including the creation of a criminal social host law.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/04/2013
Grand Forks men on opposite sides of N.D. abortion debate come together to create discussion
They are two Grand Forks men on opposite ends of the abortion issue, but Gary Hangsleben, 67, and Roland Riemers, 69, say they came together to create an opportunity for open discussion.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/03/2013
May starts months of work, detours on Columbia Road
If South Columbia Road is your go-to route for getting around Grand Forks, you may want make other daily travel arrangements before May 1. That date marks the beginning of a four-month closure of Columbia Road from the DeMers Avenue interchange to 11th Avenue South.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/02/2013
Grand Forks parking ramp fix to cost $2 million
The First Avenue North parking ramp in downtown Grand Forks will be getting a facelift after City Council voted Monday night to move forward with the nearly $2 million renovation project.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/01/2013
United Way beats goal with $1 million-plus in donations
The United Way in Grand Forks announced Monday it had reached its fundraising goal of more than $1 million — a feat President Pat Berger was worried wouldn’t happen.
Grand Forks Herald, 04/01/2013
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